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Time of India
25-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Govt waives 2% ground rent on Gokulpeth Mkt, NIT Sanskrutik Sankul redevpt projects
1 2 3 Nagpur: The Maharashtra govt has given the green signal for two major urban projects in Nagpur — the redevelopments of Gokulpeth Market, and Nagpur Improvement Trust's (NIT) Sanskrutik Sankul at Ambazari — by granting special financial relaxations to ensure the projects' viability. The govt has waived off the 2% ground rent criteria for both projects, making them more viable for businesses. The Gokulpeth Market project is moving forward on a 50-50 profit-sharing basis between Nagpur Improvement Trust (NIT) and Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC), following the Design, Build, Finance, Operate, Maintain, and Sale (DBFOMS) model. Under the approved proposal, the govt has waived the ground rent (bhubatka) dues under the Nagpur Improvement Trust Land Disposal Rules, 1983, making the ambitious projects financially feasible. According to a NIT official, NIT charges 2% ground rent per year to its leaseholders, which has now been waived off by the govt for these two projects. "This means that the businesses, which will buy into the new commercial complex, will not have to pay these charges, which was a burden on them. It makes the project more viable," said the official, adding that even the govt will not suffer as it is getting a one-time lump-sum payment in these projects. According to the resolution, Rs50.88 crore worth of ground rent for Gokulpeth Market redevelopment, located at Mouza Gadga (Survey No. 28/1), has been relaxed. Similarly, for the redevelopment and renovation of the NIT Sanskrutik Sankul at North Ambazari Road, ground rent amounting to Rs25.34 crore has been waived. A NIT official said that the Rs50.88 crore and Rs25.34 crore was waived off on the basis of current ready reckoner rates in these areas. The state has used the special powers granted under Rule 26 of the 1983 regulations to provide this exemption, considering both projects' financial viability and public benefit. A 14-member committee chaired by the NIT chairman and the NMC commissioner was earlier formed to oversee and make decisions related to the projects' financial structuring. The committee was empowered to submit proposals to the govt, which, after approvals from the NIT board, have now been cleared by the state authorities. Officials say the redevelopment of the Gokulpeth Market, estimated to cost more than Rs1,100 crore, aims to transform the busy commercial hub into a modern facility with upgraded infrastructure, benefiting both vendors and shoppers. Similarly, the redevelopment of the NIT Sanskrutik Sankul, estimated to cost around Rs320 crore on North Ambazari Road is expected to revitalise the space as a key cultural and recreational landmark in the city. The projects are expected to significantly boost Nagpur's urban landscape, with the govt intervention ensuring that financial hurdles no longer delay their execution.
Time of India
07-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Olympic level swimming pool among two coming up in city
1 2 3 Nagpur: Swimming enthusiasts in the city have a reason to cheer as two new swimming pools, including an Olympic-level one, are set to come up in the city in the next few Nagpur Improvement Trust (NIT) is currently building two swimming pools, one at Old Bagadganj and another at Ahuja Nagar, two new pools will provide major relief to swimming enthusiasts, as currently only one pool is mainly used by the citizens. The NIT's swimming pool on North Ambazari Road sees a heavy rush during summers. "There are other pools in the city, but many of them are not operational," said a source."Work for both the swimming pools has already started, and they will be a great addition to the city's swimming infrastructure," said NIT Olympic-size or international-level pool, measuring 21 metres by 50 metres, is being built at Old Bagadganj at the cost of Rs17.34 crore. Two work orders for the project were awarded in September and October last year with a 10-month project deadline."Currently, the pool and side walls work is underway, and the work is likely to be completed by September or October," said NIT NIT was earlier planning to complete the work by early August, but it is likely to be delayed. The project cost was Rs17.34 crore, but NIT awarded the work order at 22.15% below. So far, NIT has received Rs11.73 crore for the project and spent around Rs2.32 crore, while Rs5.60 crore funds are international-level swimming pool will give a major boost to professional swimmers in the city, as they too will be able to use the facility once it is completed. The other swimming pool is being built on the premises of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Sport Complex in Ahuja Nagar, Indora. The project is being implemented at the cost of Rs5 crore, while the work order for it was awarded at Rs3.76 crore (13.96% below)."The swimming pool is ready; just the work on changing rooms and bathrooms is remaining and ongoing. The project is on track and is likely to be completed by the end of the month," said NIT NIT has received Rs5 crore for the project, of which Rs3.30 crore has been spent. The size of the swimming pool is 13 metres by 25 metres and could also be used by professional swimmers preparing for national and international Swimming enthusiasts in the city have a reason to cheer as two new swimming pools, including an Olympic-level one, are set to come up in the city in the next few Nagpur Improvement Trust (NIT) is currently building two swimming pools, one at Old Bagadganj and another at Ahuja Nagar, two new pools will provide major relief to swimming enthusiasts, as currently only one pool is mainly used by the citizens. The NIT's swimming pool on North Ambazari Road sees a heavy rush during summers. "There are other pools in the city, but many of them are not operational," said a source."Work for both the swimming pools has already started, and they will be a great addition to the city's swimming infrastructure," said NIT Olympic-size or international-level pool, measuring 21 metres by 50 metres, is being built at Old Bagadganj at the cost of Rs17.34 crore. Two work orders for the project were awarded in September and October last year with a 10-month project deadline."Currently, the pool and side walls work is underway, and the work is likely to be completed by September or October," said NIT NIT was earlier planning to complete the work by early August, but it is likely to be delayed. The project cost was Rs17.34 crore, but NIT awarded the work order at 22.15% below. So far, NIT has received Rs11.73 crore for the project and spent around Rs2.32 crore, while Rs5.60 crore funds are international-level swimming pool will give a major boost to professional swimmers in the city, as they too will be able to use the facility once it is completed. The other swimming pool is being built on the premises of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Sport Complex in Ahuja Nagar, Indora. The project is being implemented at the cost of Rs5 crore, while the work order for it was awarded at Rs3.76 crore (13.96% below)."The swimming pool is ready; just the work on changing rooms and bathrooms is remaining and ongoing. The project is on track and is likely to be completed by the end of the month," said NIT NIT has received Rs5 crore for the project, of which Rs3.30 crore has been spent. The size of the swimming pool is 13 metres by 25 metres and could also be used by professional swimmers preparing for national and international tournaments.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Time of India
Elderly couple falls on cratered road, injured
Nagpur: A 68-year-old man and his 58-year-old wife suffered injuries after slipping off their two-wheeler on Sunday while navigating the broken stretch of road outside their home in Aradhana Nagar-1, Manewada-Besa Road. The locals shared disturbing visuals showing crater-sized potholes, stagnant sewage water, and a road surface so eroded that it resembles a dumping yard more than a city street. The visuals show gaping potholes filled with foul-smelling water, garbage-choked drains, and no motorable path. With monsoon weeks away, residents fear the situation could turn catastrophic. The accident triggered fresh outrage from local residents, who said the road has been in ruins for over five years despite repeated complaints to the Nagpur Improvement Trust (NIT) and Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC). Senior officials from NIT and NMC expressed helplessness, stating that the locality was settled in the area meant for gardens and playgrounds. "Hence the residents are being deprived of basic amenities," they said. The injured have been identified as Vijay Sadashiv Warade (68) and his wife Vandana (58). Their son, Bhushan Warade, a resident of the same locality, has written multiple letters to authorities warning about the deteriorating condition of the stretch between Shivkrupa Nagar and Aradhana Nagar-1. "My parents had left the house on a two-wheeler when it skidded off loose gravel and water-logged muck. This is not an accident — this is the result of criminal civic negligence," a miffed Bhushan Warade told TOI. Warade has been writing to Nagpur Improvement Trust since February 2 this year, urging the agency to de-reserve a portion of land (Mouza Manewada, Khasra No. 81/1) that remains tagged in the development plan and has blocked basic infrastructure work. However, NIT's responses dated March 26 and April 21 dismissed the urgency, citing procedural delays and fund constraints. In his follow-up letters, local residents slammed the hypocrisy, pointing out that similar reservations were lifted in Khamla (Khasra Nos. 82–95) and the land was approved for residential use — a move backed by NIT's own letter. "When it comes to south Nagpur, we're told there's no budget or legal clarity. But in other parts of the city, they bend rules and clear files overnight," he said. Locals are now demanding that NIT urgently submit a Section 37 proposal to the state govt to lift the reservation and initiate road construction. "If NIT and NMC wait for someone to die before acting, we'll hold them accountable. We deserve dignity and safety, not neglect and excuses," local residents demanded.
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Water Woes Hit East Nagpur As Pipelines Get Damaged
Nagpur: Over 400 families in Kamna Nagar and adjoining areas of East Nagpur are reeling under a severe water crisis after pipelines laid under private plots as part of the AMRUT 2.0 project were damaged during subsequent construction activities. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The issue came to light after residents began posting videos of their daily struggles to fetch water, prompting Nagpur Municipal Corporation's (NMC) water works department to launch an investigation. Shockingly, officials found that although many households were charged for water supply, no water was reaching them for weeks. Investigations revealed that the pipelines, laid a couple of years ago, passed under layout plots which were later built upon, damaging the lines and cutting off supply to several homes. In a further lapse, NMC officials admitted they have no clear records or maps to confirm whether the pipelines were laid by the civic body or Nagpur Improvement Trust (NIT), making repairs even more challenging. "The original pipeline crossed through the layout. Once buildings came up, the lines got damaged. Now, we're laying bypass lines to restore supply," an official said, adding that the work is expected to be completed within a fortnight. Meanwhile, the civic body has deployed three tankers to supply water to affected areas, but residents say this is woefully inadequate, especially in the soaring summer heat. Former corporator Sheshrao Gotmare confirmed the crisis and said that despite regular tanker supply, even minor disruptions in canal pumping created chaos. "There's a serious water problem in the area, and we've been working on it for the last three months. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The pipeline is already laid, and the joint will be completed soon," he told TOI. He added that approvals for road crossings and contractor bill finalisations delayed the project earlier, but those hurdles are now cleared. Gotmare claimed that 25 to 30 tankers are dispatched daily from his end, with an additional 10 to 15 routed by other officials. He rejected allegations that tanker operators were demanding money, saying, "People may give small tips voluntarily, it's not a fee." Water for the tankers is being sourced from tanks near Kamla Market and Wanjari Nagar, serving neighbourhoods including Kamla Nagar, Bela Nagar, and Lakshmi Nagar. Gotmare said he personally monitors the distribution lists every morning to prioritise families in urgent need. With the summer picking up pace and the temperature seeing a rise daily, frustration also grows among the affected residents. The residents continue to demand a permanent solution and greater transparency from civic agencies, questioning how such critical infrastructure could be so poorly planned, managed and documented.
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
NIT asserts compliance with HC directives in Gunthewari layout plot regularisation
NAGPUR : The Nagpur Improvement Trust (NIT) on Monday defended its decision to issue regularisation letters to private plot owners in a disputed Gunthewari layout . The civic planning body informed the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court that it had followed legal provisions and previous court orders, contrary to the claims made by the Chinchmalatpure Nagar Nagrik Kruti Samiti. NIT clarified that the open space requirements under the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning (MRTP) Act were not applicable in this case, as the layout was regularised under the Gunthewari Act, 2001. The petitioner has challenged the regularisation of five plots in Raghvendra Griha Nirman Sahakari Sanstha, Mouza Manewada, where construction activities had already begun. In its affidavit, NIT stated that it had previously submitted a factual clarification on September 27, 2023. It also pointed out that the petitioner was fully aware of earlier orders passed in Public Interest Litigation (PIL) No. 80/2017, in which the court upheld the individual rights of private plot holders. Following a government notification dated March 1, 2021, NIT's general manager approved the regularisation of the five plots on December 13, 2022, under the amended Gunthewari Act, the NIT submitted. The petitioner highlighted that the high court had overturned previous rejections issued by NIT's executive engineer (South) in five separate writ petitions. Even though the NIT later filed review applications citing PIL No. 80/2017, the court dismissed them on April 21, 2023. NIT further noted that members of the Samiti had benefited from the Gunthewari Act in the past but were now opposing the regularisation of other plots. It reiterated that Regulation 3.4.1 of the Unified Development Control and Promotion Regulations (UDCPR)-2020 regarding open space requirements does not apply to Gunthewari layouts. Referring to the January 22, 2024, order by the former NIT chairman rejecting regularisation, the trust argued that the order contradicted directions issued by the court. It added that regularisation letters were issued only after the Division Bench's directions on December 19, 2023, in related contempt petitions. NIT has sought dismissal of the petition, asserting that previous court rulings had already resolved the factual and legal issues involved in the matter.
